CS31 – 4-day Felling up to 380mm course + Assess – 050825

Written by Michele Holmes Fryett on 25th April 2025. Posted in Chainsaw, Content, Course availability

Tues 05 August – Fri 08 August  Assessment Mon 11 August 2025 

This popular training course runs the candidate through all of the relevant theoretical and practical aspects that are required to pass NPTC Units CS31 (202) and allows successful candidates to fell trees commercially up to 380mm in diameter. The first day is workshop-based, covering legislation, risk assessments, basic chainsaw maintenance, chain ID, sharpening and organising site safety.

To book one of our courses we require a completed booking form, and a deposit to secure the place.  The balance of the course is due 1 week prior to the course start date.  Please complete the online enquiry form below to start this process or call the office for further information.

Course Outline

Course Title: 4-day Felling & Processing Trees up to 380mm course + NPTC Assess – 050825
Start Date: Tues 05 August 2025
End Date: Fri 08 August 2025
Location: Kingswood Training Centre
Places: 4
Places Remaining: 4 spaces
Assessment Date:  Mon 11 August 2025 
Course Total Price inc. NPTC Assessment & VAT: £700.00

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2-day Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross-cutting course – CS30 250625

Written by Michele Holmes Fryett on 15th April 2025. Posted in Chainsaw, Content

Wednesday 25 June  – Thursday 26 June 2025,  Assess: Fri 27 June 2025 

This popular training course runs the candidate through all of the relevant theoretical and practical aspects that are required to pass NPTC Unit 0039-20 (201) –  The first day is workshop-based, covering legislation, risk assessments, basic chainsaw maintenance, chain ID, sharpening and organising site safety.  The second day is off-site in the woods cross-cutting.

To book one of our courses we require a completed booking form, and a deposit to secure the place.  The balance of the course is due 1 week prior to the course start date.  Please complete the online enquiry form below to start this process or call the office for further information.

Course Outline

Course Title: 2-day Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross-cutting course + 1-day NPTC Assess – CS30 250625
Start Date:  Wednesday 25 June 2025
End Date: Thursday 26 June  2025

Location: Kingswood Training Centre – Sevenoaks Kent
Places: 4
Places Remaining: 4 Spaces
Assessment Date:  Friday 27 June 2025 
Course Total Price inc. VAT and NPTC Assess: £500.00

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CS39 – Using a Chainsaw from a Rope and Harness – 180625

Written by Michele Holmes Fryett on 5th March 2025. Posted in Chainsaw, Climbing, Course availability

Wed 18 Jun – Fri 30 June 2025 – Assess Sat 21 June 2025 

Our 3-day training course, plus 1-day NPTC Assessment, covers specialist cutting techniques for using saws up trees. CS39 – NPTC Unit 204 – is accepted by the HSE as evidence of suitable training and competence for a professional arborist who operates chainsaws and performs aerial tree-work operations.

Prerequisites:

NPTC Units: 201: Chainsaw maintenance and cross-cutting (CS30)

NPTC Unit 202: Tree felling and processing (CS31)

NPTC Units: 203: Tree climbing and Aerial Rescue Operations (CS38)

This course is for people who work as Tree surgeons, Arborists. The course provides the knowledge and skill requirements for candidates to be assessed for City & Guilds (NPTC) regulated qualification (QCF). The course lasts 3 consecutive days followed by a 1-day independent City & Guilds NPTC assessment. Candidates are taught in both a workshop and a local woodland environment.

To book one of our courses we require a completed booking form, and a deposit to secure the place.  The balance of the course is due 1 week prior to the course start date.  Please complete the online enquiry form below to start this process or call the office for further information.

Course Outline

Course Title: Using a Chainsaw from a Rope and Harness – CS39 180625
Start Date: Wed 18 June 2025
End Date: Fri 20 June 2025
Location: Kingswood Training Centre – Sevenoaks, Kent
Places: 4
Places Remaining:  1 space
Assessment Date: Sat 21 June 2025 
Course Total Price inc. VAT: £700.00

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2-day Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross-cutting course – CS30 180625

Written by Michele Holmes Fryett on 5th March 2025. Posted in Chainsaw, Course availability

Wednesday 18 June – Thursday 19 June 2025,  Assess: Friday 20 June 2025 

This popular training course runs the candidate through all of the relevant theoretical and practical aspects that are required to pass NPTC Unit 0039-20 (201) –  The first day is workshop-based, covering legislation, risk assessments, basic chainsaw maintenance, chain ID, sharpening and organising site safety.  The second day is off-site in the woods cross-cutting.

To book one of our courses we require a completed booking form, and a deposit to secure the place.  The balance of the course is due 1 week prior to the course start date.  Please complete the online enquiry form below to start this process or call the office for further information.

Course Outline

Course Title: 2-day Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross-cutting course + 1-day NPTC Assess – CS30 180625
Start Date:  Wednesday 18 June 2025
End Date: Thursday 19 June 2025

Location: Kingswood Training Centre – Sevenoaks Kent
Places: 4
Places Remaining: 2 spaces
Assessment Date:  Friday 20 June 2025  
Course Total Price inc. VAT and NPTC Assess: £500.00

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2-day Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross-cutting course – CS30 270825

Written by Michele Holmes Fryett on 23rd January 2025. Posted in Chainsaw, Content, Course availability

Wednesday 27 Aug – Thursday 28 Aug 2025,  Assess: Friday 29 Aug 2025 

This popular training course runs the candidate through all of the relevant theoretical and practical aspects that are required to pass NPTC Unit 0039-20 (201) –  The first day is workshop-based, covering legislation, risk assessments, basic chainsaw maintenance, chain ID, sharpening and organising site safety.  The second day is off-site in the woods cross-cutting.

To book one of our courses we require a completed booking form, and a deposit to secure the place.  The balance of the course is due 1 week prior to the course start date.  Please complete the online enquiry form below to start this process or call the office for further information.

Course Outline

Course Title: 2-day Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross-cutting course + 1-day NPTC Assess – CS30 270825
Start Date:  Wednesday 27 Aug 2025
End Date: Thursday 28 Aug 2025

Location: Kingswood Training Centre – Sevenoaks Kent
Places: 4
Places Remaining: 4 spaces
Assessment Date:  Friday 29 Aug 2025  
Course Total Price inc. VAT and NPTC Assess: £500.00

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CS31 – 4-day Felling up to 380mm course + Assess – 01 July 25

Written by Michele Holmes Fryett on 23rd January 2025. Posted in Chainsaw, Content, Course availability, Machinery

Tues 01 July – Fri 04 July  Assessment Sat 05 July 2025 TBC

This popular training course runs the candidate through all of the relevant theoretical and practical aspects that are required to pass NPTC Units CS31 (202) and allows successful candidates to fell trees commercially up to 380mm in diameter. The first day is workshop-based, covering legislation, risk assessments, basic chainsaw maintenance, chain ID, sharpening and organising site safety.

To book one of our courses we require a completed booking form, and a deposit to secure the place.  The balance of the course is due 1 week prior to the course start date.  Please complete the online enquiry form below to start this process or call the office for further information.

Course Outline

Course Title: 4-day Felling & Processing Trees up to 380mm course + NPTC Assess – 010725
Start Date: Tues 01 July 2025
End Date: Fri 04 July 2025
Location: Kingswood Training Centre
Places: 4
Places Remaining: 1 Space 
Assessment Date:  Sat 05 July 2025 TBC
Course Total Price inc. NPTC Assessment & VAT: £700.00

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CS31 – 4-day Felling up to 380mm course + Assess – 090625

Written by Michele Holmes Fryett on 17th January 2025. Posted in Chainsaw, Content, Course availability

Mon 09 June – Thurs 12 June  Assessment Mon 16 June 2025 

This popular training course runs the candidate through all of the relevant theoretical and practical aspects that are required to pass NPTC Units CS31 (202) and allows successful candidates to fell trees commercially up to 380mm in diameter. The first day is workshop-based, covering legislation, risk assessments, basic chainsaw maintenance, chain ID, sharpening and organising site safety.

To book one of our courses we require a completed booking form, and a deposit to secure the place.  The balance of the course is due 1 week prior to the course start date.  Please complete the online enquiry form below to start this process or call the office for further information.

Course Outline

Course Title: 4-day Felling & Processing Trees up to 380mm course + NPTC Assess – 090625
Start Date: Mon 09 June 2025
End Date: Thurs 12 June 2025
Location: Kingswood Training Centre
Places: 4
Places Remaining: 1 SPACE 
Assessment Date:  Mon 16 June 2025 
Course Total Price inc. NPTC Assessment & VAT: £700.00

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2-day Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross-cutting course – CS30 250625

Written by Michele Holmes Fryett on 17th January 2025. Posted in Chainsaw, Content, Course availability

Wednesday 25 June – Thursday 26 June 2025,  Assess: Friday 27 June 2025 

This popular training course runs the candidate through all of the relevant theoretical and practical aspects that are required to pass NPTC Unit 0039-20 (201) –  The first day is workshop-based, covering legislation, risk assessments, basic chainsaw maintenance, chain ID, sharpening and organising site safety.  The second day is off-site in the woods cross-cutting.

To book one of our courses we require a completed booking form, and a deposit to secure the place.  The balance of the course is due 1 week prior to the course start date.  Please complete the online enquiry form below to start this process or call the office for further information.

Course Outline

Course Title: 2-day Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross-cutting course + 1-day NPTC Assess – CS30   250625
Start Date:  Wednesday 25 June 2025
End Date: Thursday 26 June 2025

Location: Kingswood Training Centre – Sevenoaks Kent
Places: 4
Places Remaining:  3 spaces
Assessment Date:  Friday 27 June 2025   
Course Total Price inc. VAT and NPTC Assess: £500.00

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CS39 – Using a Chainsaw from a Rope and Harness – 100625

Written by Michele Holmes Fryett on 17th January 2025. Posted in Chainsaw, Climbing, Content, Course availability

Tues 10 June – Thurs 12 June 2025 – Assess Fri 13 June 2025 

Our 3-day training course, plus 1-day NPTC Assessment, covers specialist cutting techniques for using saws up trees. CS39 – NPTC Unit 204 – is accepted by the HSE as evidence of suitable training and competence for a professional arborist who operates chainsaws and performs aerial tree-work operations.

Prerequisites:

NPTC Units: 201:Chainsaw maintenance and cross-cutting (CS30)

NPTC Unit 202: Tree felling and processing (CS31)

NPTC Units: 203: Tree climbing and Aerial Rescue Operations (CS38)

This course is for people who work as Tree surgeons, Arborists. The course provides the knowledge and skill requirements for candidates to be assessed for City & Guilds (NPTC) regulated qualification (QCF). The course lasts 3 consecutive days followed by a 1-day independent City & Guilds NPTC assessment. Candidates are taught in both a workshop and a local woodland environment.

To book one of our courses we require a completed booking form, and a deposit to secure the place.  The balance of the course is due 1 week prior to the course start date.  Please complete the online enquiry form below to start this process or call the office for further information.

Course Outline

Course Title: Using a Chainsaw from a Rope and Harness – CS39 100625
Start Date: Tues 10 June 2025
End Date: Thurs 12 June 2025
Location: Kingswood Training Centre – Sevenoaks, Kent
Places: 4
Places Remaining:  3 spaces
Assessment Date: Fri 13 June 2025
Course Total Price inc. VAT: £700.00

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2-day Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross-cutting course – CS30 230725

Written by Michele Holmes Fryett on 5th November 2024. Posted in Chainsaw, Content, Course availability

Wednesday 23 July – Thursday 24 July 2025,  Assess: Friday 25 July 2025 

This popular training course runs the candidate through all of the relevant theoretical and practical aspects that are required to pass NPTC Unit 0039-20 (201) –  The first day is workshop-based, covering legislation, risk assessments, basic chainsaw maintenance, chain ID, sharpening and organising site safety.  The second day is off-site in the woods cross-cutting.

To book one of our courses we require a completed booking form, and a deposit to secure the place.  The balance of the course is due 1 week prior to the course start date.  Please complete the online enquiry form below to start this process or call the office for further information.

Course Outline

Course Title: 2-day Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross-cutting course + 1-day NPTC Assess – CS30 230725
Start Date:  Wed 23 July 2025
End Date: Thurs 23 July 2025

Location: Kingswood Training Centre – Sevenoaks Kent
Places: 4
Places Remaining: 3 Spaces 
Assessment Date:  Friday 25 July 2025 
Course Total Price inc. VAT and NPTC Assess: £500.00

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